Job Description
JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: NPPA – Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Alton, IL
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: May 1, 2026 – Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Flexible Schedule (Exact shifts TBD)
COVERAGE DATES
• May 1, 2026 – Ongoing
PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
• Admissions: Yes
• Case Mix: Emergency Medicine
FACILITY INFORMATION
• Office Equipment Available: Standard Emergency Department equipment
• Specialty Backup Available: Physician collaboration required
• Support Staff Available: Physicians and Emergency Department staff
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Emergency patient evaluation and management
• Acute care stabilization
• Interpretation of diagnostic tests
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Active IL Nurse Practitioner license required
• Board: Board Certified (ANCC or AANP or equivalent)
• DEA: Active DEA with Illinois address required
• Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALS required
• Experience: Clinical experience within the past year (new grads considered)
• Other Qualifications: Illinois Controlled Substance Registration required; collaborative agreement with physician required
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide emergency medical care to patients across all age groups
• Perform assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans
• Collaborate with physicians and emergency care team
• Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with protocols
• Adhere to patient safety and quality standards
